Salt Lake City, Nov. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The PRMI Giving Network partnered with the Kids In Need Foundation to raise funds and provide free school supplies to Title I schools across the U.S. The eight-week campaign brought in more than $89,000 and will provide 74,880 school supplies to students across the country. PRMI team members will hand deliver the brand new items to schools during PRMI’s Nationwide Week of Giving.
With sixteen million children coming from families struggling with extreme poverty, getting school supplies can make all the difference. Recent studies show that when kids have school supplies of their own, their grades and classroom behavior improve, their self-esteem strengthens, and their attitudes towards school and learning improve.
“I am thrilled that our organization was able to raise so much for the Kids In Need Foundation. Their generosity – in monetary contributions and volunteer efforts – will provide thousands of children brand new backpacks full of school supplies,” said CEO and President of PRMI, Dave Zitting. “We cannot wait to personally give these students the supplies they need during our Nationwide Week of Giving.”
CFO of PRMI, Steve Chapman, added, “Education is one of the three pillars that the PRMI Giving Network is built on; feed, serve, and educate. Our goal is to help transform communities and create positive change. And we know providing basic school supplies to those who don’t have them is one step towards helping these children create a brighter future for themselves and our country.”
Last year, the Kids In Need Foundation helped 180,000 teachers and 5.4 million students in some of the most challenged communities across the country.
“When students have the supplies they need to learn, attendance and classroom participation increases,” says Dave Smith, executive director of the Kids In Need Foundation. “We are thankful for the PRMI Giving Network for supporting students through their donations. Because of their generosity, students will have the confidence knowing they have the tools to succeed and thrive in the classroom."
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About PRMI Giving Network
The PRMI Giving Network was introduced in September 2017 by the board of directors and executive team at Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI). The service initiative partners with nonprofit organizations that complement its mission to help transform communities across the globe, and to inspire and create real change through nutrition, service, and education. The PRMI Giving Network has distributed nearly half a million dollars to charities across the globe. For more information on the PRMI Giving Network, visit www.primaryresidentialmortgage.com/about-us/giving-network. The PRMI Giving Network is a part of PRMI, a top mortgage lender in the nation. PRMI is an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #3094.
About The Kids In Need Foundation
The Kids in Need Foundation’s mission is to ensure that every child is prepared to learn and succeed in the classroom by providing free school supplies nationally to students most in need. The Kids In Need Foundation, a national 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 1995, has distributed more than $900 million in school supplies since its inception, and directly benefited 5.4 million students and more than 150,000 teachers last year alone. For more information, visit KINF.org, and join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @KidsInNeed.
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